The Fiery Totem is the tale of two young men who get separated from their fathers on an expedition in the Canadian Northwoods. They encounter the Dacothas, an Indian tribe under the leadership of a powerful and evil medicine man. Along the way, they are helped by two hunter/trappers, but they confront a number of life-threatening adventures, each with the potential to end the book early.
Argyll Saxby (born c1870) was a Scottish author, born in Shetland. Argyll travelled around Canada, was a schoolmaster, and wrote books for young adults including adventure serials.